University students' learning approaches in three cultures: An investigation of Biggs's 3P model

University students' learning approaches in three cultures: An investigation of Biggs's 3P model

• Zhang, Lifang Dept. of Education, Hong Kong Institute od Education

Journal of Psychology, 134(1), 37-55, 2000

Heldref Publications

2000

• C Psychology & Learning
• P Social Context of Education
  • PB Comparative Education
• N Students & Student Services
  • NC Charactieristics & Conditions of Students; Opinion & Attitudes of Students, Problems of Adjustment

Students -- Attitudes Academic Achievement Learning Cross-Cultural Studies

• Hong Kong
• China
• United States

• 1997.7 onwards

• Post-Secondary Education

The relationship of various learning approaches to students' academic achievement, abilities, and other characteristics was examined in a sample of university students in Hong Kong, mainland China, and the United States. The theoretical framework for this project was J. B. Biggs's (1987) theory of student learning approaches. The participants completed the Study Process Questionnaire (based on Biggs's theory) and provided a variety of demographic information. The participants' achievement scores and self-rated scores on analytical, creative, and practical abilities were also obtained. Results indicated that scores on certain subscales of the Study Process Questionnaire statistically predicted participants' achievement beyond their self-rated abilities. In addition, certain learning approaches were significantly related to the participants' ages, gender, parents' education levels, and their travel and work experiences. Implications of these findings are discussed as they relate to teaching and learning.
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• English

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2010-11-24